Subodh
Subodh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Good understanding, easily understood”.
| Meaning | Good understanding, easily understood |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सुबोध |
| Pronunciation | soo-BODH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Subodh
Subodh joins su, 'good, easy', with bodha, 'knowledge, understanding', from the root budh, 'to awaken, to know', the same root behind Buddha. As an adjective it means 'easy to understand' and as a name 'one with sound understanding'. It was a popular name in mid-twentieth-century India. The actor Subodh Bhave of Marathi cinema is a contemporary bearer.
Is Subodh a Hindu name?
Subodh is a Hindu-background name about clarity of mind; it has no specific deity link. Its root budh connects it to the Indian ideal of awakened understanding found across Hindu and Buddhist thought.
How popular is Subodh?
Familiar across India, especially in Maharashtra, Bengal and Nepal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Subodh mean?
Subodh means 'Good understanding, easily understood'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Subodh a Hindu name?
Subodh is a Hindu-background name about clarity of mind; it has no specific deity link. Its root budh connects it to the Indian ideal of awakened understanding found across Hindu and Buddhist thought.
How do you pronounce Subodh?
Subodh is pronounced soo-BODH.
Is Subodh a boy or girl name?
Subodh is usually a boy name.